Arsenal: FA Inquiry Launched on Cole dealings

The Premier League have launched an inquiry into allegations that Chelsea made an illegal approach for Arsenal left back Ashley Cole.

The news comes after newspaper reports had suggested that Cole and his representative Jonathan Barnett met with Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon,
manager Jose Mourinho and agent Pini Zahavi at a London hotel to discuss a potential move to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have not confirmed or denied that the alleged meeting took place, with Gunners vice-chairman David Dein already stating there was compelling
evidence a meeting took place.

Kenyon was expected to attend the summit in Switzerland, but he has now avoided any confrontation with Dein whom he has angered following alleged
clandestine meetings with Arsenal left back Ashley Cole.

A Premier League investigation has been launched into the tapping-up claims, but Chelsea officials denied Kenyon's non-appearance was a tactic to
avoid the wrath of the Arsenal supremo.

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